I do live in Sacramento, and you've been getting pretty good advice. Power Balance (hurts to say that after being Arco Arena for so long) is a little removed from hotspots. As some folks have mentioned, there are definitely places to drink nearby in Natomas (many that I've hit up before Kings games), but the "cooler" spots will most likely been in the Downtown area.

So - is it safe to stay downtown? In some ways that is my preference - it really depends on if I decide to hang out by the back door and hope for sound check meeting - or if I decide to just drink at a bar...

So my niece says downtown is your best bet for cool bars. She says de Vere's www.deverespub.com on 15th & L st. is very relaxed but nice and not too divey. Or, Dive Bar http://divebarsacramento.com/index-home.html on 11th & K st. is casual and cool with a mermaid swimming in a tank (who knew?). I wonder what that job is like. I'll let you know if I hear of any other recommendations.

sweet - thanks so much! I may have to look into hotels near these and just cab it from there...

I'm thinking the same thing. Do I fly into SAC for the one nighter? Went to my first show last Thursday at the Forum and it was insane. Best show, hands down, of any show I've ever seen. I was exhausted after the 3hr set. How are they managing that passion every night? Why didn't I see these guys sooner...been a fan forever????? Now I want to go to SAC but want GA floor seats this time. I saw some on TKMaster last week, not there anymore. Hmmm?

I'm thinking the same thing. Do I fly into SAC for the one nighter? Went to my first show last Thursday at the Forum and it was insane. Best show, hands down, of any show I've ever seen. I was exhausted after the 3hr set. How are they managing that passion every night? Why didn't I see these guys sooner...been a fan forever????? Now I want to go to SAC but want GA floor seats this time. I saw some on TKMaster last week, not there anymore. Hmmm?

Do it!

I bought my ticket from VividSeats - ended up paying 2x face, but got a great seat and I figure if I am traveling on a whim, I really want to make it count, so I am ok with it. They still have GAs - from $67 + fees/delivery - so it would be pricey... depends on how bad you want it!

I bought my ticket from VividSeats - ended up paying 2x face, but got a great seat and I figure if I am traveling on a whim, I really want to make it count, so I am ok with it. They still have GAs - from $67 + fees/delivery - so it would be pricey... depends on how bad you want it!

I won't be able to make it to the Sacramento show as my road trip up the Pacific northwest is now confirmed! Yeah! I'll be somewhere between Portland and Seattle on Nov. 1st. Since I've heard life on the lawn at the Shoreline is simply a lot of suck, I'm going to skip the Bridge School Benefit on Sunday.

I'll be around virtually to see how the trip and the show goes for you! You'll have a great time!

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So - is it safe to stay downtown? In some ways that is my preference - it really depends on if I decide to hang out by the back door and hope for sound check meeting - or if I decide to just drink at a bar...

If you're talking about where to get your hotel, there's no real wrong answer. If you want to be near the arena, Natomas is the way to go. Downtown Sacramento is about 5-7 miles south on I-5 and both places are plenty safe.

If you're talking about where to get your hotel, there's no real wrong answer. If you want to be near the arena, Natomas is the way to go. Downtown Sacramento is about 5-7 miles south on I-5 and both places are plenty safe.

Thanks for the reassurance. I told a friend of mine that I was going and she basically freaked. I guess she ended up in the wrong part and heard a lot of gunshots??? Anyway, this concerned my husband (and me too I guess)... but seriously, every city (and even small towns like Flagstaff AZ where I live) have their "bad" parts. So now I just have to pick!

Thanks for the reassurance. I told a friend of mine that I was going and she basically freaked. I guess she ended up in the wrong part and heard a lot of gunshots??? Anyway, this concerned my husband (and me too I guess)... but seriously, every city (and even small towns like Flagstaff AZ where I live) have their "bad" parts. So now I just have to pick!

Narrow your choices down to 2-3 in each location and the Sac people here can help you pick something safe. No worries, mate!!!

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